Germantown approves a new Starbucks with drive-through in Exeter Village Shopping Center, enhancing local dining and social offerings. The 2,450-square-foot venue aligns with urban design standards.

Memphis Fire Department's Command Staff cooked a meal for Station 41's personnel as a reward for winning the Christmas decoration contest, showcasing appreciation and department unity.

Memphis is experiencing fluctuating January temperatures, with varying precipitation and cold nights ahead, according to the National Weather Service.

Deputy Jason Gray, a School Resource Officer at Michie Elementary, is in the ICU. The McNairy County Sheriff's Office seeks community support through thoughts and prayers during this serious health challenge. The nature of his illness is undisclosed.

A vehicle crashed into the cafeteria of Middle College High School in Memphis, causing building damage but no injuries; the cause is under investigation.

A four-year-old girl in Dyersburg is critically injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound due to an unsecured gun at home. The police chief stressed firearm safety.

Germantown's Wildwood Farm is set to become an educational facility for the University of Tennessee at Martin, focusing on veterinary and equestrian programs.

An MPD officer and another driver were involved in a non-fatal two-vehicle crash in Whitehaven, with a probe ongoing into the incident involving an overturned truck and damaged police cruiser.

Collierville Police warn against driving distractions, categorized as visual, manual, and cognitive. They shared a sobering statistic about crash frequency and promote safer driving through an awareness campaign and resources at tntrafficsafety.org.

A Memphis man was convicted of armed postal carrier robberies and related bank fraud, with a mandatory minimum 28-year sentence pending for April 2026.

Frederick Yates was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 18 years for the 2021 murders of Diamond Love and Marcus Smith Jr. in Milan, Tennessee.

Germantown has adjusted its municipal operations and waste collection schedule for MLK Day, with a one-day delay for trash services throughout the week.

The Germantown Police reported crimes from January 9-11, including assault on an officer, a protection order violation, threats, custodial interference, shoplifting, and a stolen vehicle recovery.